1.28.2011

Ramona & Beezus

One of the cutest movies I have ever seen!
Loved it!

1.27.2011

Grateful

Just feeling grateful.
Love you Dan.

1.25.2011

Favorite Recipes of the Week

Homemade White Bread...
Made in a Slow Cooker!!
Recipe from:
Classic White Bread:
1 envelope (0.25 ounce)
OR 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. warm water
1 egg
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
31/2 - 4 c. flour

In a bowl, combine yeast, 1 tsp. sugar, and 1/4 c. warm water.
Allow yeast to foam, about 5 minutes.
Add egg, oil, lukewarm water, salt,
1/4 c. sugar, and 2 cups of flour.
Beat with an electric mixer 2 minutes on low.
With a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour.
Place dough in greased 4-5 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high heat for 2-3 hours.
Remove stoneware from slow cooker and
let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Makes 10-15 servings.
Serve with butter and your favorite jam!

Ree Drummond's
Restaurant Style Salsa
Click here for the recipe!

I made both of these heavenly foods
this week. I am in love!
They are both very easy to make
and extremely delicious!
Enjoy!

1.22.2011

A Favorite Hymn

This song has been in my mind today.
I catch myself humming, whistling, or singing it.
I love the words and meaning to this hymn.
I am grateful for the people in my life
who have helped me along the way.
Read the words or sing-a-long here.
(On the top left, click "Music Only")
You can't help but think of someone in your
life that you can lend a hand to.

Have I Done Any Good?
Text and Music: Will L. Thompson

Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad
and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has any one's burden been lighter today
because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary
been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?

There are chances for work all around just now,
Opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying,
"Sometime I'll try,"
But go and do something today.
'Tis noble of man to work and to give;
Love's labor has merit alone.
Only he who does something helps others to live.
To God each good work will be known.

Then wake up and do something more
Than dream of your mansions above.
Doing good is a pleasure,
a joy beyond measure,
A blessing of duty and love.